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TMC 64L

1972 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,318 mi
Last recorded39,318 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMC 64L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 39,318 miles

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Offside front wheel fouling shock absorber on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Front Suspension components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hub oil seal leaking , ( drums fitted to rear , cannot see if has contaminated brakes shoes however at time of test not affecting brake efficiency)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall brushed/worn where it has been fouling shock absorber (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear inner and outer sills corroded with small corrosion holes

Pass 6 Jul 2024 38,551 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 38,551 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,133 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 36,591 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 36,575 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pass due to lock (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pass due to lock (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 34,964 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak from oil cooler joint ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 34,946 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Possible leak of brake fluid. Unable to determine if leaking at present or from a previous leak

Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,586 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 33,586 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 32,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 30,975 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,801 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 29,788 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,010 miles

Nearside rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2011 28,010 miles

Nearside rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,448 miles

fluid leak from nearside rear brake / axle area

slight vertical movement in offside king pin assembly

Fail 27 Sep 2010 24,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

fluid leak from nearside rear brake / axle area

slight vertical movement in offside king pin assembly

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,860 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 16,858 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,472 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 11,472 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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TMC 64L is a 1972 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TMC 64L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TMC 64L registered?

TMC 64L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 4 December 1972.

Is TMC 64L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMC 64L shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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